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Introduction to Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell was born Roberta Joan Anderson in Alberta, Canada on November 7, 1943. Anderson's interest as a child was outdoor sports, until she...

Introduction to the Folk Legend Jim Croce

Jim Croce's career started in the mid-1960s with his first album Facets, which was independently recorded and published on his own funds. He and...

Southern Rock Greats Lynyrd Skynyrd

When it comes to Southern rock, no one does it better than Lynyrd Skynyrd.  Lynyrd Skynyrd are one of the pioneers of the Southern rock...

Exploring 70s Power House Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwod Mac - One of the best-selling acts of the 1970s.  Fleetwood Mac were formed in London, UK in the mid-1960s. Initially recording blues, the...

Meet “The Reverend” Al Green

Al Green is one of the most influential soul singers the 20th century has ever produced. Sometimes called Reverend Al Green, the singer-songwriter also...

Introduction to George Harrison – The Quiet Beatle

George Harrison (born February 25, 1943 – died November 29, 2001) was singer-songwriter and musician who first gained worldwide fame as the lead guitarist...

Introduction to the Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead has an eclectic blending of rock, blues, folk, country, improvisational jazz and psychedelic music and closely associated with the psychedelia/hippie movement...

Bob Seger – A Pillar of Heartland Rock

Bob Seger evolved from being one of the hard-rockin' musicians into one of the pillars of what is called “heartland rock” – the type...

The Rock and Folk Legend Neil Young

Neil Young is one of the most influential singer-songwriters in the history of modern music.  Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young has one of the most distinctive...

The Iconic Bob Dylan

The legendary Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman in 1941) is an American folk/blues/country singer-songwriter and musician whose songs reflected the counterculture generation as...

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How Was Beer Made in the 16TH Century?

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin, led by Dr. Susan Flavin, spent three years recreating 16th-century household beers to study their strength and nutritional value....

How Was Ancient Beer Made From Bread?

Brewing beer is an ancient tradition that dates back thousands of years, deeply connected to human civilization. One fascinating method used by early brewers...

The Impact of ‘Forever’ by The Little Dippers on 1960s Pop Music

When discussing the impact of 1960s pop music, 'Forever' by The Little Dippers is a song that stands out. Peaking at #9 in 1960,...
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